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Weekly gaming roundup revisits Brazil betting policy and Colombia’s gaming tax ruling

Regulation

A Spanish-language weekly roundup covers debate over a possible Brazilian betting ban and Colombia’s Constitutional Court decision on an emergency decree that included a new gaming tax. It says Brazil’s Congress may favour tighter regulation over a ban, while the Colombian ruling requires the government to return taxes collected under the decree.

The developments could affect betting rules and tax treatment in Brazil and Colombia.

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Brazil minister Guilherme Boulos renews call to ban online betting

Brazilian minister Guilherme Boulos again called for a ban on online betting during an interview, arguing that the regulatory framework approved in 2023 had not resolved associated problems. He alleged links between betting platforms, money laundering and illegal activity but provided no evidence for those claims. His remarks follow a congressional proposal to ban online casinos and restrict online gambling advertising and supply.

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